Pre-Employment Background Investigations – Texas Police Chiefs Association Training Site

Rationale:

One of the most important issues in any police agency is the development and maintenance of a positive culture that is forward-looking and oriented toward the betterment of the community. This course focuses on best practices for conducting background investigations to ensure hiring the highest quality personnel best suited to work in the community. Information provided centers on sound investigative techniques that meet legal requirements for gathering and maintaining background information according to the EEOC.

Overview:

This is a 16-hour course presented over two days. This course provides practical instruction through historical stories, legal case studies, and question-and-answer sessions. It is designed for supervisors and any officer involved in the background process.

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, the participant will:

Identify necessary steps to conduct thorough background investigations.
Describe the types of information that should and should not be collected and retained in background investigations.
Define the legal requirements for conducting background investigations.

PEB Course Materials

Instructor: Chris Bratton

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